Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Next Big City
Hamburg, Bremen
Next Town
Cuxhaven
 
Type:
No information
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Toilet, Food, Parking

Details

Surface
Sand
Hazards
No information
Area Size
Small

Weather

Spring:
Normal
Summer:
Shorty, Normal
Fall:
Normal
Winter:
Thick

Air 20-30°C in August, water about 18°C. Season starts in April and ends in October. Off-season kiting possible but rather rare in water around 2°C and air around 2-5°C. Wetsuit always needed.

Wind

Best Months:
March, April, May, September, October, November
Wind Type:
Frontal
Best Direction:
N, NNE, NE, NW, NNW
Main Direction:
SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW

Good for North to East. Western wind are `offshore` because they point into the Elbe lane for big ships. With some huge ships the wind might vanish for some minutes. Avoid onshore winds, the spot will be too small. Works best in N, NE, E and SE.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Long walk

The beach is at the far Northeast end of Cuxhaven's beaches. You can't miss it. There is a weird-looking black structure erected there (the "Kugelbake"). A 27 to Cuxhaven. Follow the signs in the direction of "Kurgebiete" or "Duhnen/Doese". "Kugelbake-Halle" is the actual place you want to go. There is a big parking spot that is frequently used by caravans. Park there and take your stuff past the "Fort Kugelbake" to the far northeastern end of the beaches. During the season you will have to pay 2.50 Euro to get to the beach. Free parking. Walk for about 300m to the surf zone.

Extra information

Rules
Zones, Time, Fees

Kitesurfing allowed all year, but only 5 hours before and 3 hours after high tide. Watch for swimmers in the water! One accident might lead to a ban. Do not go out in West or Northwest winds, since you might be dragged into the ships lane over the dam, which is under the water surface. Crossing the dam into the ship lane is very dangerous and strongly forbidden!

Nightlife

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